MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Marion County residents can expect a warm weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, followed by more widespread rain Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Saturday will bring partly sunny skies and temperatures near 80 degrees. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases during the afternoon and evening, with rain becoming more likely overnight. Sunday is expected to be wetter, with showers and temperatures reaching the upper 70s.

Source: National Weather Service forecast for Marion, Ohio, and NWS Cleveland area forecast.

Marion forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Saturday, Sept. 19: A slight chance of showers in the morning, followed by a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South winds around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 50%.

Sunday, Sept. 20: Showers likely, with a high in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 90%.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Source: National Weather Service Cleveland forecast discussion and Marion County forecast.

Tips

  • Keep an umbrella or rain jacket handy, especially for outdoor activities Sunday.
  • Check the latest forecast before traveling or attending outdoor events.
  • If thunderstorms develop, move indoors and avoid open areas.
  • Allow extra travel time if rain reduces visibility or makes roads slick.